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12/08/2026

The internet has an opinion on everything — including your hairline. Dr. Broun on why misinformation about hair loss is so common, why it’s so easy to follow, and why getting in front of an actual expert changes everything. Book a consultation — link in bio.
AndrogeneticAlopecia

That surge of shedding after starting treatment? It might be the best sign you’ll see.The first few weeks can feel like ...
12/08/2026

That surge of shedding after starting treatment? It might be the best sign you’ll see.

The first few weeks can feel like a cruel joke. You started treatment to keep your hair, and now there’s more in the shower drain than before.

Deep breath. This is actually progress.

Here’s what’s happening beneath your scalp:

Hair follicles don’t all operate on the same schedule. Some are actively growing. Others are resting. And some were already preparing to shed — they just hadn’t fallen out yet.

When effective treatment reaches your follicles, it essentially hits a reset button. Weak, miniaturised hairs that were clinging on get pushed out to make room for stronger, healthier growth.

Think of it like pruning a garden. You remove what’s struggling so something better can take its place.

This temporary increase in shedding typically peaks around weeks two to four, then gradually subsides. What follows — for many people — is regrowth that’s denser and more resilient than what was lost.

The hardest part is trusting the process when your mirror and your brush seem to tell a different story.

If you’re curious whether treatment might be right for you, our free AI hair test can help you understand where you’re starting from.

Take yours at alopexia.com

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Your hair follicles are running out of time.Not dramatically. Not overnight. But slowly, cycle by cycle, something is cu...
12/08/2026

Your hair follicles are running out of time.
Not dramatically. Not overnight. But slowly, cycle by cycle, something is cutting their growing phase short.
Here’s what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
Your hair grows in phases. The anagen phase is the active growing stage — and it should last years. But when DHT enters the picture, everything changes.
DHT binds to receptors in genetically sensitive follicles. Once attached, it triggers a cascade of signals that essentially tell the follicle to wrap things up early.
The result? Hair that used to grow for three or four years now only grows for months. Each cycle produces strands that are thinner and shorter than before.
This is miniaturisation. And it’s progressive.
The frustrating part is that this process unfolds so gradually that most people don’t notice until significant changes have already occurred.
But here’s what matters: understanding the mechanism means you can address it before more cycles are lost.
Wondering where you stand right now? Our free AI hair test analyses your scalp photos using over 100,000 data points to show you exactly what’s happening with your hair density.
Take the test at alopexia.com
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Nobody tells you this when you start looking into hair loss treatment.The truth is, your results depend a lot on when yo...
12/08/2026

Nobody tells you this when you start looking into hair loss treatment.

The truth is, your results depend a lot on when you begin.

Not because early action is “better” — but because the biology changes as hair loss progresses.

Here’s what that actually means:

Hair follicles don’t just disappear overnight. They miniaturise over time, producing thinner and thinner strands until they stop altogether.

The earlier stages? Those follicles are still active, still capable of responding to treatment.

Later stages? Some follicles may have fully closed down — and no treatment can revive what’s no longer there.

This isn’t meant to discourage anyone. It’s meant to help you understand what’s realistic for your specific situation.

Because “results” look different for everyone.

For some, it’s regrowth. For others, it’s stopping further loss. Both are meaningful outcomes.

The key is knowing where you’re starting from — so you’re not measuring yourself against someone else’s timeline or photos.

A proper assessment can show you what’s happening beneath the surface and what your follicles are actually capable of.

Curious where you stand?

Take the free AI hair test at alopexia.com — it analyses your scalp and connects you with a doctor who can set expectations based on your stage, not someone else’s.

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07/08/2026

Same treatment, different results — here’s why.
Topical formulations deliver active compounds directly to scalp follicles while keeping systemic absorption low, which makes them a clinically strong option for certain patient profiles. But individual response varies, and understanding the mechanism helps set realistic expectations. Dr. Broun explains the pharmacology, the evidence base, and what actually drives outcome differences.
If you’re noticing thinning and aren’t sure where to start, a Hair Health Assessment gives you a clinical picture to work from — not guesswork.
Visit alopexia.com 🔗
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07/08/2026

You can’t track what you can’t see. Regular scalp photographs — analysed over time — reveal what a mirror won’t: early miniaturisation, baby hair growth, treatment response. AI trained on clinical images makes that assessment faster and more consistent. Book a consultation — link in bio.
EarlyDetection

07/08/2026

Minoxidil improves blood flow to the follicle. That’s it. It doesn’t block DHT, it doesn’t address the hormonal cause, and it plateaus around eight months to a year. Using it as a standalone treatment for androgenetic alopecia is treating the symptom, not the problem. Book a consultation — link in bio.
HairTreatment

07/08/2026

Most people experiencing hair loss never get a timely diagnosis. Not because the science isn’t there — because access to a doctor who can identify it early isn’t. That gap is where alopecia progresses unchecked. Book a consultation — link in bio.
HairScience

07/08/2026

Waiting to get bald? Act early

That prescription might be working for one thing — and quietly affecting another.When hair starts shedding unexpectedly,...
07/08/2026

That prescription might be working for one thing — and quietly affecting another.

When hair starts shedding unexpectedly, we often look everywhere except our medicine cabinet.

But here’s what many people don’t realise: certain medications can quietly disrupt your hair’s natural growth cycle. Not because something is wrong with you — but because of how specific compounds interact with follicle function.

The tricky part? This reaction is highly individual. Two people can take the identical medication at the same dose, and only one experiences shedding. This makes it incredibly easy to dismiss the connection entirely.

What doctors look for when assessing medication-related hair loss includes the timing of when shedding began relative to starting or changing medications, the pattern of loss across the scalp, and whether the shedding aligns with telogen effluvium characteristics.

This isn’t about creating fear around necessary treatments. Many medications that may contribute to temporary shedding are also essential for managing serious health conditions.

It’s about having complete information so you can have informed conversations with your healthcare provider about what you’re experiencing.

If you’ve noticed changes and suspect a connection, documenting your observations is a valuable first step.

Our free AI hair test can help you assess what’s happening with your hair density — giving you clearer information to bring to that conversation.

Take the test at alopexia.com


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